📜 Tiny Douglas fir rooted in a submerged log in Fairy Lake.
🔍 A unique natural phenomenon, often called a 'bonsai' tree, defying odds and symbolizing survival.

Why Go

📸 Popular photography spot, especially for capturing reflections on calm days.
🌲 Unique natural wonder, estimated 40-50 years old, offering scenic views of Fairy Lake.
🚶 Easy roadside stop, accessible from Pacific Marine Circle Route, with an opportunity for a short stroll to the shoreline.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Limited gravel shoulder parking, use caution on the highway.
📡 Poor to no cell service in the area, especially between Port Renfrew and Lake Cowichan.
👣 Path to shoreline can be muddy, uneven, and slippery after rain.

Tips

👀 No signage, be ready to pull over about 8 km east of Port Renfrew.

🅿️ Parking Small gravel shoulder by the highway; limited space, no official lot.

🚻 Toilets Pit toilets and basic facilities available at nearby Fairy Lake Recreation Site campground, which also offers lake access for fishing, swimming, and paddle boarding.